Private foundation · EIN 46-1487447 · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jim and Norma Freeman Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $319K total, median $18K. 88% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$319K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in OK
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Memorial Road Church of ChristOklahoma City, OKMinisterial Support$173K
Oklahoma Medical Research FoundatioOklahoma City, OKGeneral fund$50K
Heartbeat for HopeEdmond, OKGeneral fund$40K
Oklahoma Christian UniversotyOklahoma City, OKGeneral fund$20K
Memorial Road Church of ChristOklahoma City, OKHarvest Brazil$16K
LilyfieldEdmond, OKGeneral fund$10K
Hope HouseOklahoma City, OKGeneral Fund$5,000
Central Missions InternationalSarasota, FLGeneral Fund$4,500

By state: Oklahoma 7 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Jim and Norma Freeman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, administered in care of James W Freeman, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Jim and Norma Freeman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Jim and Norma Freeman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $319K across 8 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Jim and Norma Freeman Foundation give?

Oklahoma (7 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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